Activities Assistant

Chestertonmanorhealthcare; Chesterton (IN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance and STD

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Planned Time Off

Job summary

Chesterton Manor is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in Chesterton, IN. You will conduct activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities and help meet residents’ emotional, recreational, and social needs on an individual basis.

Part-Time position with every other weekend and holidays required. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, escorting residents to programs, supporting craft and recreational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled preferred.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with normal activities of daily living such as writing letters, making phone calls, and registering to vote.
• Assist with record keeping of resident progress and activity attendance.
• Escort residents to activity programs and events.
• Assist with mail delivery, flower and plant care, pet/fish care, fundraising activities, newsletters, and facility announcements.
• Help plan and carry out activities that promote entertainment, exercise, relaxation, creativity, and social interaction.
• Provide residents with craft supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Supervise and assist residents during craft and recreational activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that support emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual well’being.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Team player

Respect for elders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant

Chesterton Manor | Chesterton, IN

Chesterton Manor is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in Chesterton, IN.

The Activities Assistant conducts activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities and helps ensure residents’ emotional, recreational, and social needs are met on an individual basis.

Shift

• Part-Time

• Every other weekend and holidays required

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with normal activities of daily living such as writing letters, making phone calls, and registering to vote

• Assist with record keeping of resident progress and activity attendance

• Escort residents to activity programs and events

• Assist with mail delivery, flower and plant care, pet/fish care, fundraising activities, newsletters, and facility announcements

• Help plan and carry out activities that promote entertainment, exercise, relaxation, creativity, and social interaction

• Provide residents with craft supplies, materials, and equipment

• Supervise and assist residents during craft and recreational activities

• Encourage residents to participate in activities that support emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual well’being

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled preferred

• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Care

• Telemedicine Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Planned Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan*

*Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.